In spite of inclement weather, members of the Oak Harbor First United Methodist Church left the building on Saturday, May 21, to work on various projects throughout Oak Harbor as an outreach into the community. This marks the third year that both young and old dedicated a day of their lives to enrich the area in which they live.
Island County Commissioner Kelly Emerson hasn’t given up her lawsuit against her own county and defending itself will likely cost the county thousands of dollars more.
A 70-year-old Clinton resident pleaded not guilty Monday to a charge that he pointed a gun at his live-in girlfriend.
Central Whidbey Fire Chief Ed Hartin is a good man and a great fire fighter. I was lucky to work with him in Mashpee, Ma., In the ‘80s. Any department that has Ed working for them has a real gem.
What part of almost being in a depression does Whidbey General Hospital not understand? Some folks are having a hard time finding gas money to get to work let alone the 34 cents per thousand the hospital wanted to keep up with the Joneses.
I would like to thank the Deception Pass Park staff and the volunteers who helped bring the injured bald eagle to Wildlife Care Clinic on May 26, 2011. Without your help and determination, many of the wildlife on Whidbey Island would go uncared for.
As background, The Wildlife Care Center is nonprofit organization that serves northwest Washington and Whidbey Island and Fidalgo Island in particular. For over 30 years, we have provided the highest standards of veterinary care to injured and diseased wildlife on Whidbey Island.
These Vikings don’t plunder, but they do sail.
Senior Tyler King and junior Cassidi Rosenkrance were selected as Coupeville High School’s 2010-11 Athletes of the Year.
A three-way race has begun for an open Oak Harbor City Council position.
Martha Yount, a regular at council meetings, filed with the Island County Elections Office in Coupeville Thursday for position 1. She will vie with former City Councilman Paul Brewer and former Oak Harbor Planning Commission member Mark Wiggins for the seat.
North Whidbey Aquatic Club’s John Hu captured four events at the Kamloops Classic of 20 teams and over 500 athletes in the Canada Games Pool June 3 to 5.
Over the past 10 years, the number of people using the John Vanderzicht Memorial Pool more than doubled.
The increase in swimmers is one of the reasons North Whidbey Parks and Recreation District leaders hope voters will approve renewal of its operations levy in August.
Another former Oak Harbor city councilman is hoping for a comeback.
Larry Eaton threw his hat into the ring Wednesday when he filed for position 2 on the city council. The seat is currently held by incumbent Beth Munns, who is finishing up the last year of her first term. She filed for re-eleciton Monday.
Oak Harbor High School students will have an opportunity to score some college credit in physics starting next year.
Science teacher Charles Moser presented a proposal to teach “AP Physics C: Mechanics” next year, and the school board not only approved his request, but commended his dedication to teaching at its meeting May 31.